Ayew was thought to have interested the Hammers last summer before eventually joining Swansea on a free transfer.

The Ghana international signed a four-year deal when he arrived, but could now be on his way out the door after West Ham made a bid that would shatter their £15million transfer record if it was accepted.

The Hammers fans were divided Twitter as to whether bidding so high for Ayew is in the club’s best interest.